Elder Network

Please come out to join us in Byron, on this upcoming Monday, June 22nd, from 1-2:30pm at Madonna Summit, for a free presentation on, "Online Safety for Mobile Devices, iPads, and Phones." We appreciate the support of the Byron Community Foundation to cover the costs of this presentation. Registration is not required, and light refreshments will be made available thanks to Madonna Summit and the Byron Community Foundation. This is a great opportunity to meet with Elder Network's Technology Assistance Program staff, and to ask them questions. Madonna Summit is located at 551 Byron Main Ct NE, Byron, MN 55920. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about this event on our website: https://www.elder-network.org/events/online-safety-for-mobile-devices-ipads-phones-byron/.

Do you enjoy semi-formal events with silent auctions? If so, consider attending Elder Network’s 13th Annual Gala-our largest, in-person fundraising event of the year! Tickets are on sale through September 1st, 2026, and donations can be placed online to support our affordable services for older adults and caregivers. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please go on Eventbrite to make your purchase today: https://event.auctria.com/d4e074b0-5f27-4a03-ae18-f74539661ccc/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0. You can also call 507-285-5272 to learn more and/or to purchase tickets in-person/over the phone.

If you are looking for a flexible walking opportunity, where you can run, walk, electric scooter, roller blade, bicycle, walk your dog, wheel chair, etc. you can save the date for June 29th, Monday, when we hold our Terra Loco $5 5k Run/Walk/Roll event. All proceeds go to Elder Network. This is a cash event, and registration is on the day of, at Terra Loco in Rochester, MN. The event runs from 5:30pm-7pm, and we have a rolling start, from 5:30-6:15pm-allowing you to register at the time that you need to, in order to complete the full 5k or the portion that you are able to. Please call 507-285-5272 to learn more. You can also check out our website to learn more about this and upcoming events, on the Elder Network calendar: https://www.elder-network.org/events/5k-run-walk-roll/.

Please come out to join us in Byron, on this upcoming Monday, June 22nd, from 1-2:30pm at Madonna Summit, for a free presentation on, "Online Safety for Mobile Devices, iPads, and Phones." We appreciate the support of the Byron Community Foundation to cover the costs of this presentation. Registration is not required, and light refreshments will be made available thanks to Madonna Summit and the Byron Community Foundation. This is a great opportunity to meet with Elder Network's Technology Assistance Program staff, and to ask them questions. Madonna Summit is located at 551 Byron Main Ct NE, Byron, MN 55920. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more about this event on our website: https://www.elder-network.org/events/online-safety-for-mobile-devices-ipads-phones-byron/

Looking for a fun way to celebrate? Do you enjoy jazz music and good causes? The H30 June Jazz Jam at Two Fathoms Brewing Company, located at 65 E Front St, Winona, MN 55987, will be benefitting Elder Network, on June 21st, from 2:30-5:30pm. 20% of all proceeds from Two Fathoms Brewing Company, during this time, will go to Elder Network, as well as a matching grant from H3O Jazz Trio, to match the donations made by attendees of this event. We are grateful to partner with H3O Jazz Trio for this exciting event. Please come out to support Elder Network, and enjoy a fun and entertaining evening, this upcoming Father’s Day! Learn more about H3O Jazz Trio https://www.h3ojazz.com/calendar.html. Learn more about this event on the Elder Network website:https://www.elder-network.org/events/june-jazz-jam/.

Elder Network Fall Fling Gala tickets have been on sale since May 15th, and the early bird pricing was set to discontinue, today. But, due to popular demand, we are extending this pricing for single tickets, through July 15th! We heard your requests, and we are responding to popular demand for an extension of the early bird pricing on single gala tickets. Please do not miss out on this opportunity to support programs and services for older adults and their caregivers, throughout Southeastern MN! Please buy your tickets today: https://event.auctria.com/d4e074b0-5f27-4a03-ae18-f74539661ccc/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

In summer, it is easier to get outside. Did you know that being outside actually can benefit your health? Research has shown that our circadian rhythm is affected by the amount of sunlight we receive everyday! Read more in this Mayo Clinic article: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-how-change-in-sunlight-can-affect-your-mood/, and/or check-out opportunities to spend time with others on Elder Network’s calendar https://www.elder-network.org/calendar/.

Early bird pricing for the Fall Fling Gala tickets ends on June 15th, so make sure to get yours soon! We are excited to have you join us on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 for this largest fundraising event of the year-a unique opportunity for you to meet and network with community members, local businesses, caregivers, older adults, and others, from all over our community! Purchase tickets online by June 15th for early bird pricing: https://event.auctria.com/d4e074b0-5f27-4a03-ae18-f74539661ccc/a809178051b511ea91bae14d12592328. Learn more on the Elder Network website: https://www.elder-network.org/events-workshops/fall-fling-gala/.